Roman — Roman; 268-270; Reece Period 13 (Gallienus sole reign to Aurelian)
Coin, radiate
A copper alloy radiate coin of Emperor Claudius II, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 268-270. The back of the coin depicts Spes, the female personification of hope. This coin was minted in Siscia (modern day Sisak, Croatia), AD 268-270.
Obv: Cuirassed and radiate bust of Claudius II, facing right. Obv inscription: IMP CLAVDIVS [AVG]. Rev: Spes, advancing left, holding a flower in her extended right hand and raising the hem of her dress with the left. Rev inscription: SPES AVG, II in field (right).
Ref: RIC V (1972), p.227, no.191.
Condition: VG/G.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N707
- Object name:
- coin, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Claudius II, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 268-270; Reece Period 13 (Gallienus sole reign to Aurelian)
- Material:
copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20 mm, WT 2.51 g, Axis 1
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
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